homochromia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use, by an organism, of the same colour as its background or other form of camouflage as a means of protection.
  2. The anatomical state in which the same pigmentation or coloring occurs in the eyes, skin or hair.

Word forms

homochromia

Etymology

From homo- + -chromia.

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